Do you like reading books about places you've never been?

[John Cand]

Isnt that a part of why we read books? To visit places we've never been, experience feelings we've never felt, meet people we've never met - All through our minds eye.

I agree. I read a lot as a child to escape my surroundings.

[Ayosinmi]

That was the main reason why I first started reading, I needed to be in places that I've never been before

[Juliet Esther]

That's actually one of the fun parts of reading books, I learn a lot of things about places I don't know and other cultures
That I probably wouldn't have known ever.

-- 04 Jul 2017, 14:13 --

That's actually one of the fun parts of reading books, I learn a lot of things about places I don't know and other cultures
That I probably wouldn't have known ever.

[Katherine Smith]

I love reading books that feature places that I have never been to because I feel like I am traveling. The way in which the authors describe the geographic features of the particular region as well as how that geography has shaped the culture is very interesting to me. A favorite book of mine would be the Bookseller of Kabul because I had only heard about Afghanistan through news reports, but to have a first hand account gave me a better understanding of the region.

[MrsCatInTheHat]

Absolutely! Reading about other places inspires future travels.

[Izesicle]

Oh yes. It's an entertaining way to learn about other cultures. I could be travelling to that place but still not experience the local culture that is narrated in the book.

[sophiemer642]

Yes because reading about a new place is interesting.

[Joyce chi]

Yes i do and as a matter of fact i will use it to explore my world, which is an added advantage to me

[archaeologist55]

This depends upon the genre of the book. If it is non-fiction and based on ctual history or archaeology then yes I enjoy reading books about other places. But if they are historical fiction or fiction, etc., then no. I don't need those books

[Vitadolce]

Yes.. I always imagine to go some place i've never been

[NikkyT]

Isnt that a part of why we read books? To visit places we've never been, experience feelings we've never felt, meet people we've never met - All through our minds eye.

what a nice view on reading, and so, so true.

[Moniquejm]

Yes I do like reading books about places I have not visited yet. It brings me curiosity about the place and someday wanted to visit it if it has something good to the place.

[JOSEPH KATERE]

Every body like or to participate some where or special place to be,or been where you haven't been.sounds good to read and found yourself on real life

[DennisK]

This depends upon the genre of the book. If it is non-fiction and based on ctual history or archaeology then yes I enjoy reading books about other places. But if they are historical fiction or fiction, etc., then no. I don't need those books

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[Creating Serenity]

This is why Hogwarts is so exciting. We've never been to a wizarding school and yet so many are enamored with these stories! I think the important part is not where the book is but where it can take you! So, yes I love a great story that can transport my mind.